Bipolar Disorder Support Group

Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.

How long???

I saw my pyschiatrist today and she said that it takes a long time for meds to work and that I need to be patient. I have been on Lamictal for a month now and I still feel lousy, worthless and depressed.

Can anybody tell me how long it took them for their bi-polar meds to kick in and whether it was worth the wait?

When I took Lamictal there was a five week starter pack that went up to 100mg until the end of the fifth week. Usually if you're on just lamictal the therapeutic level for it is 200mg+ It does take a really long time because of the risks of taking too much too fast. For me, it was worth the wait. I was in a really depressed state when I started taking it and that was affecting all aspects of my life. You have to give it time, it's worth the wait even if it doesn't work for you because you'll never know unless you give it a chance. Good luck. I hope you feel better soon.

I am using the starter pack and I am up to the 100mg tablets. I then go to 150mg starting in a few days. The doc said the optimal level would be 300mg so I am not sure how long it is going to take to get me there. I dont know how I am going to wait it out feeling the way I do.

I went 3 1/2 yrs trying all of them..got to the point I just gave up.
Finally,we tried Depakote..and my live is actually pretty good again.The hypomania is not out of control,and my depression only comes once in a while,and it's managable.

Be patient.You have to give the meds sometimes 8-10(long) weeks ,before you begin to feel beter.Hang in there !

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